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Sahay, Yamini Prakash
- Role of Organization Structure in Innovation in the Bulk- Drug Industry
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1 (HRM Group), Indian Institute of Management Lucknow, Prabandhnagar, Off Sitapur Road, Lucknow 226013, IN
2 Dept. of Humanities & Social Sciences (H&SS), Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Powai, Mumbai, IN
1 (HRM Group), Indian Institute of Management Lucknow, Prabandhnagar, Off Sitapur Road, Lucknow 226013, IN
2 Dept. of Humanities & Social Sciences (H&SS), Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Powai, Mumbai, IN
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Indian Journal of Industrial Relations: Economics & Social Dev., Vol 46, No 3 (2011), Pagination: 450-464Abstract
This study explores the relationship between Organization Structure and Innovation in the bulk-drug firms of India. Structure variables include Horizontal Complexity, Formalization, Centralization, Concentration of Authority and Participation in Decision-Making. Innovation includes Number of Innovations and Perceived Innovation. Data was collected from employees of two leading bulk-drug firms of India. Qualitative analysis was done using content-analysis. Statistical analysis showed significant relationship between horizontal complexity and number of innovations. Negative and significant relationship has been obtained between Centralization and Innovation and between Concentration of Authority and Innovation. A positive and significant relationship has been obtained between Participation in decision- making and Innovation.
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1 Indian Institute of Management, Rohtak- 124001, IN
2 Dept. of Humanities and Social Sciences (H&SS), Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay, Powai, Mumbai, IN
1 Indian Institute of Management, Rohtak- 124001, IN
2 Dept. of Humanities and Social Sciences (H&SS), Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay, Powai, Mumbai, IN
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Indian Journal of Industrial Relations: Economics & Social Dev., Vol 51, No 4 (2016), Pagination: 633-645Abstract
This study explores the relationship between components of structure and innovation. Components of structure include hierarchy, formalization, empowerment, centralization and participative decision making. Innovation is measured by number of innovations and perceived innovativeness. Results were analyzed using both quantitative and qualitative (content analysis) techniques. Significant relationship was found between hierarchy and innovation. A positive and significant relationship was found between formalization and innovation. A negative and significant relationship was found between centralization and innovation. A positive and significant relationship was found between participative decision making and innovation.- Organization Design & Perceptions of Innovation: Implications for the Indian Pharmaceutical Sector
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1 Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Rohtak 124001, IN
2 Dept. of Humanities and Social Sciences (H&SS), Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay, Mumbai, IN
1 Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Rohtak 124001, IN
2 Dept. of Humanities and Social Sciences (H&SS), Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay, Mumbai, IN